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Pruetz Family History

Pruetz Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pretz, Pruet, Pruett, Ruetz, Puetz, Prieto, Putz, Ploetz, Rutz, Pritz

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Where is the Pruetz family from?

You can see how Pruetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruetz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pruetz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Pruetz families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Pruetz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pruetz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pruetz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pruetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pruetz. 34% of Pruetz men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Bartender
    34%
  • Manager
    34%

What Pruetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Pruetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruetz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 66 immigration records available for the last name Pruetz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Pruetz. For the veterans among your Pruetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruetz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Pruetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pruetz in 1967 was 64, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pruetz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pruetz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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